Two teaching datasets have been created based on the 2014 Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey: one focusing on ageing, and one on dementia. The datasets are available in SPSS format, and the accompanying teaching resources document includes background information and a codebook. These resources are aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The most recent Census of Population took place on Sunday 27 March 2011. The Census website provides background information on the Census, as well as tables of results at a range of geographic levels (including Northern Ireland, Local Government Districts, Assembly Areas, Wards, Super Output Areas and Small Areas. Comparisons can also be made across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe.

Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service (NINIS) provides free access to statistical and locational information relating to small areas across Northern Ireland. Information is available across a range of themes including Population, Health and Social Care, Education and Skills, and Crime. As well as showing information for small areas, the site provides access to tables of statistics, maps and more interactive content. NINS run a series of workshops on how to use the site. In particular, there are Age-Friendly profiles for each of the 14 Local Government Districts, which focus on demographic, deprivation, health, participation, and security statistics.

The UK Data Archive is the UK’s largest collection of digital research data in the social sciences and humanities. The archive provides access and support for an extensive range of economic and social data, both quantitative and qualitative, spanning many disciplines and themes. There is no charge for this data, unless it is for commercial use. Users need to register to use the archive, but you do not need to be based in a university. The archive doesn’t provide ready-made statistics. However, it does provide the facility to view frequencies from popular surveys using Nesstar software.